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The Institute for Japanese Studies will present a a lecture by Michiko Kaneyasu, University of California, Los Angeles, on Tuesday, October 31 from 2:20 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. online (registration required). Prof. Kaneyasu will present "Language in Context: Creation of Meaning Through Interaction."
Abstract: In this talk, Kaneyasu will discuss key findings from two of her previous studies (Kaneyasu, 2020, 2022) and highlight some insights that can be gained by analyzing the use of language in context beyond isolated sentences. The first study investigates the locally situated functions of so-called epistemic modals, daro(o) and desho(o), in ordinary conversations. The second examines the role of kaomoji in balancing formality and informality in online comment-reply exchanges. This exploration will center on three types of interaction: (1) the dynamics between language use and contextual factors, (2) the interplay of socio-relational concerns among communicative participants, and (3) the synergy between linguistic elements and other semiotic features. Together, we will discover dynamic and intricate ways in which linguistic and multimodal resources shape and are shaped by contexts and interactions at different levels.
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